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Superseded by {H308673}.
The tariff classification of a glass article from China
Issued September 18, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7020.00.6000
Headings: 7020
Product description
The subject article, which is identified as “Garden Rain Gauge” – item number SGR2546C, is a five and one-half inch tube-shaped calibrated glass vessel that is placed in a “polyresin” frog-shaped base. You indicated in your letter that the glass vessel is designed to be used as a measuring device to catch and monitor rain fall. The essential character of this item is represented by the glass vessel.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Garden Rain Gauge” will be 7020.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of glass: other.
Full text
NY G81419 September 18, 2000 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 G81419 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7020.00.6000 Ms. Colleen O’Shea-Moran Jo-Ann Stores Inc. 5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236 RE: The tariff classification of a glass article from China Dear Ms. O’Shea-Moran: In your letter dated September 6, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the item was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The subject article, which is identified as “Garden Rain Gauge” – item number SGR2546C, is a five and one-half inch tube-shaped calibrated glass vessel that is placed in a “polyresin” frog-shaped base. You indicated in your letter that the glass vessel is designed to be used as a measuring device to catch and monitor rain fall. The essential character of this item is represented by the glass vessel. The applicable subheading for the “Garden Rain Gauge” will be 7020.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of glass: other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jacob Bunin at 212-637-7074. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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